Epcot Food & Wine Festival ~ 2017 November 29, 2017

We decided to head to Epcot for the last Friday of the International Food & Wine festival (which ran from August 31st through November 13th).

No . . . that’s not a figment of your imagination ~> it is Figment!

On arrival, we meandered from Future World to World Showcase, stopping at Kiosks to check out the menu offerings (and plan our snack attack).

When we reached France, we headed straight for Les Hailes Boulangerie-Patisserie. Despite crowded kiosks outside, we sped through the line for Baguette & Pissaldiere ~ $8. Our favorite treat at Epcot.

After stowing the rest of the baguette for later munching, we wandered through a French store, then headed to Morocco for Musique Aramenco ~ lively musicians accompanied by a belly dancer in full regalia.

This is a G-rated blog, so I didn’t snap a picture of her. Instead, here’s the Moroccan marketplace where you can purchase your own belly dancing outfit.

When Musique Aramenco concluded their set, we retraced our steps to see Impressions of France ~ a lovely film with a beautiful and haunting soundtrack. It’s a fun way to see the sights and sounds of France, from the castles of the Loire Valley to Versailles to the Eiffel Tower to the vineyards. C’est bonne!

Time for dessert! We decided on a Belgian Waffle with chocolate ganache and whipped cream from the Belgium kiosk ~ $4. The soggy pastry base was underwhelming. Most disappointing food of the day.

We headed to the United Kingdom via Morocco to catch Quickstep ~ a lively quartet playing acoustic music from Scotland, Ireland, and England. Loved it.

After dancing with Quickstep, we needed to refuel. We wandered next door to Canada for Cheese Soup with a Pretzel roll for dipping ~ $5. YUM!

After supping on soup, we listened to Raffy ~ a high energy Canadian quartet. We loved the sax!

On the way to China, via Morocco, we stopped again to listen to Morocco Musique and smiled as the belly dancer gave free dance lessons to a pre-schooler.

We had planned to watch the Jeweled Dragon Acrobats. By the time we arrived, the area was Standing Room Only. So we admired the gardens instead.

Time for another snack. This time in India for Madras Red Curry (Cauliflower, Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice) and Naan bread with 3 dippers (Coriander Pesto, Mango Salsa, and garlicky Pickled Garlic) ~ $9.50 for both.

Sorry . . . the dog ate my photo.

By this time, the air was getting chilly and the walkways were way too crowded, so we headed for The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

Crush escorted us inside . . .

While Bruce enjoyed swimming with the fishes outside . . .

After swimming the seven seas with Nemo and soaring through the air on Soarin’ (front & center for the first time!), we made one last stop at the Festival Center to see the Ghiardelli exhibit ~> The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to Bar.

On arrival, we each received a Ghiardelli Chocolate Square with Caramel. Yes, please! The exhibit included amazing chocolate sculptures featuring:

Wine often gives me a headache ~ which doesn’t work well with crowds of people around me. And I can have a beer at home for a buck . . . the same beer at Disney is $8. So we tend to spend our bucks (and calories) on trying new-to-us food.

UGh, thank you Nancy! I found out two days ago that all of my comments were being put in Spam. Two hours with WP later, it all got ‘cleared’ up. Sigh. Anywayyyyy, hope you’re enjoying your warm weekend. Chilly and brrrr here. I’m ready for a glass of wine in front of the fireplace. xo

We let our Disney passes lapse this year and you’re reminding me why I always enjoyed them–and that I miss having them! I’ve only been to Epcot once, but I know I’d really enjoy making my way around the world. 🙂